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Garlic Mushroom Recipe

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Garlic Mushroom Recipe

This easy, almost one-pot mushroom recipe is perfect for vegan and vegetarian meals. Packed with flavor from garlic, tomato paste, and herbs, it’s a delicious way to enjoy mushrooms in a plant-based diet. Serve it with rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread for a hearty meal.

Ingredients (2 to 3 servings)

• 3 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 100g (¾ Cup) Onion, finely chopped
• 20g (2 Tbsp) Garlic, finely chopped
• ¼ to ½ Tsp Chili Flakes
• 1½ Tbsp Tomato Paste
• 450–460g (6¼ Cups) White or Cremini Mushrooms, cut into ¼-inch pieces
• Salt to taste (½ to ¾ Tsp total)
• 1 Tbsp Fresh Thyme or 1 Tsp Dried Thyme/Italian Seasoning
• ½ Tsp Ground Black Pepper
• 12g (1 Tbsp) All-Purpose Flour (regular or gluten-free)
• 175ml (¾ Cup) Vegetable Broth
• 3 Tbsp Plant-Based Cream (or to taste)

Garnish:

• 1 Tbsp Finely Chopped Parsley
• ¼ Tsp Ground Black Pepper (optional)

Pasta Option:

• 225g Dry Linguine Pasta (cook as per package instructions)
• ¼ Cup Plant-Based Parmesan Cheese
• Ground Black Pepper to taste
• Drizzle of Olive Oil

Method

1. Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté onions for 3–4 minutes until soft.
2. Add garlic and chili flakes, cook on medium-low heat for about 1 minute.
3. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes to remove raw flavor.
4. Add mushrooms, salt, thyme, and black pepper. Cook until mushroom water evaporates (about 6 minutes).
5. Mix in flour and cook for 2 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste.
6. Add vegetable broth while stirring to avoid lumps. Bring to a boil.
7. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 5–6 minutes.
8. Uncover, return to a boil, stir in cream, and cook another minute to desired consistency.
9. Turn off heat, add parsley and ground pepper. Cover and let rest 1–2 minutes.

Serving Suggestions

Serve this garlic mushroom dish with:

• Steamed Rice or Garlic Fried Rice
• Cooked Linguine Pasta with parmesan
• Mashed Potatoes
• Crusty Bread

Important Tips

• Stir thoroughly after adding broth to prevent flour lumps.
• Adjust heat and cook times according to your stove’s intensity.